AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1991 Fourth Quarter; New/Revised Codes
Leukemia in Remission
Note: As of October 1, 2008 fifth digits for categories 203 - 208 have been revised and expanded. In the Fourth Quarter, 1990, Coding Clinic, page 3, coders were instructed to use code V10.6x , Personal history of leukemia, in remission, as the principal diagnosis for patients with leukemia "in remission" who were admitted for autologous bone marrow transplantation. Effective October 1, 1991, new fifth-digits have been provided for codes in categories 203 - 208 , with fifth-digit 1 indicating that the condition is "in remission" and fifth-digit 0 indicating that there is no mention of remission. The inclusion note...
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Article Overview
This brief coding update discusses changes over time in how leukemia remission status was represented in ICD-9-CM. It is useful for coders and compliance staff reviewing legacy guidance, revision history, and the impact of code-set updates on documentation interpretation.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how remission-related leukemia coding changed over time helps maintain consistency when reviewing older records and historical claims. It also clarifies that the article is about code-set revision history rather than a modern treatment discussion.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames historical leukemia remission coding guidance
- What type of code-set revision is discussed
- Why legacy references may differ from later code updates
- Which documentation context the guidance applies to at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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